The party was arranged in the Tang family compound where Liang Jian went for the first time, and the antique manor-style building is completely a reflection of the deep family background in today's society. Especially in a place like Beijing, to have such a manor is not just a matter of financial resources. According to Tang Yi's introduction, it has been hundreds of years since the manor was built, and it has been repaired many times in the middle. You can say that everything in this manor is new, or you can say that it is antique, because everything has been repaired a lot, even the stones on the rockery, some of them have been replaced.

Liang Jian has some different feelings about this manor, every time he comes in. The first time he came, he came more with a complex psychology of hatred, the second time, the complex avoided the hatred, the third time, there was no hatred, only the complexity remained, and this time, the complexity has faded a lot, and he has been able to accept all this more calmly.

The meeting began at seven o'clock in the evening, and they arrived early, and there were no guests in the courtyard except for the busy servants. Liang Jian saw Tingting, who he hadn't seen for a long time.

I haven't seen her for a long time, Tingting has changed a lot, she is not as lively as before, she is much quieter, and there is one more man next to her, a young foreign man, beige hair, three-dimensional facial features, deep eyes, is a handsome guy, quite tall, standing next to Tingting, a head taller than her.

With a shy smile, Tingting introduced Liang Jian to the young man next to her, Jonny Johnson, an American, a technician hired by a Sino-foreign joint venture, and he himself is a doctor of industry from Harvard University in the United States.

Liang Jian looked at his face, no more than twenty-five years old, twenty-five-year-old doctor, that's a genius! looked at the happy shy smile on Tingting's face again, and said with a smile: "My boyfriend is very handsome." ”

This Johnny didn't seem to understand Chinese, Tingting turned her head to translate with him, and after he listened, he immediately humbly said thank you to Liang Jian. Although Liang Jian's English was not very good when he was studying in the past, he could occasionally meet him in his work over the years, and he could still say a few simple words, and the two of them simply greeted each other. It happened that Tingting and they were going out, so they didn't talk much.

When they arrived at the inner courtyard, Tang Yi arranged them and left. He also had some things to arrange for the meeting. Nishang seemed to be here for the first time, and she was very excited, shouting for Liang Jian to accompany her to this courtyard. Liang Jian hadn't finished shopping himself, and the two of them had not been wandering around the yard for a long time before they got lost, thanks to the maid who sent them back.

Old Don finally appeared. Seeing Liang Jian, he said hello lightly, and left him aside, and the words that Liang Jian was about to say were stuck in his throat, embarrassed and uncomfortable.

Old Tang went out to play with Ni Yi, and Liang's father came over and asked Liang Jian: "What's wrong with you and Old Tang?" Quarreled? ”

"Nope." Liang Jian didn't want Liang's father to worry, so he lied. Father Liang snorted and said, "You treat me as a three-year-old child, so easy to deceive." Liang Jian had no choice but to smile at him.

Father Liang glared at him, and said, "Let me tell you, Lao Tang suffered a lot for you, don't always lose your temper with him at every turn." How come he's almost forty, and he's still like a child. Now that they have already recognized each other, what else is there to make trouble, and what is not good for being amiable? ”

Liang Jian had no choice but to nod again and again. Father Liang told him a few more words before letting him go. However, Liang Jian is a little strange, Liang's father rarely talked about him before, and everything is used to letting him handle and decide by himself. I don't know what's going on lately, but I like to talk about it.

However, it's not that Liang Jian is annoying, or a little unaccustomed.

Soon, it was time for the party to begin. Liang Jian has not been able to talk to Lao Tang alone, so he had to hide what he was going to say first, and then find time after the party is over.

As soon as the time came, Xiao Wu took them to the front hall. Everyone has almost arrived, Liang Jian saw several people with familiar faces, but they couldn't be named, when the old man passed away before, some people had seen each other.

Xiao Wu took Liang Jian inside, and when he passed by the dessert table, Liang Jian suddenly heard someone calling his name, and when he looked back, Zhang Qiang was standing not far away with a glass of wine, smiling at him.

Liang Jian was pleasantly surprised, he and Zhang Qiang had never seen each other since they separated from Ningzhou. Liang Jian greeted him, the two shook hands, and Liang Jian called him: "Chief, they didn't tell me that you would come today!" ”

"What's the name of the chief, if you don't dislike it, just call Brother Zhang, I will have to rely on you to help me more in the future!" Zhang Qiang said with a smile. His attitude towards Liang Jian has completely lost the style of previous leaders to their subordinates, and has become a friend-to-friend way of getting along, and even faintly revealing a trace of respect.

Liang Jian was not accustomed to this change of attitude, but he had to accept it. He knew that his identity was different now. So, he followed Zhang Qiang's words and said, "Then I'll be cheeky and call you Brother Zhang." Didn't my sister-in-law come with you today? ”

"She's gone abroad." Zhang Qiang replied.

The two exchanged a few words, and Liang Jian introduced Nishang and Liang's father to Zhang Qiang, and then, Zhang Qiang suddenly said, "Borrow a step to speak?" ”

Liang Jian handed over the dress to Liang's father and Xiao Wu, and walked to a secluded corner with Zhang Qiang.

Zhang Qiang looked at Liang Jian and asked, "Have you been in contact with Hu Xiaoying recently?" ”

Hu Xiaoying...... This is also an untouchable name in Liang Jian's heart. He tried to keep his expression unchanged and replied, "No." What's wrong? ”

"Something happened to her." Zhang Qiang said in a deep voice. Liang Jian's heart shook suddenly, and he didn't care about disguising himself in front of Zhang Qiang, so he immediately asked, "Sister Hu, what's wrong with her?" ”

Zhang Qiang glanced at him with complicated eyes, and said, "I don't know the specifics, but I heard that it's very serious, and if you don't do it well, you may go to jail!" ”

Liang Jian was shocked. So serious? He stayed for a few seconds before he came back to his senses and asked Zhang Qiang, "When did this happen?" ”

"Just recently." Zhang Qiang replied: "I thought you knew this!" ”

"Nobody told me." Liang Jian muttered lowly. Zhang Qiang glanced at Liang Jian, who was a little distracted, with a complicated expression, hesitated, and said: "She shouldn't want you to know, and I just happened to have someone come to see me, so I found out." ”

Liang Jian didn't answer. Zhang Qiang patted him on the shoulder, and was about to speak when his phone rang. Zhang Qiang stepped aside to answer the phone and gave Liang Jian a moment to digest the news.

He stood stunned for five or six minutes before he came back to his senses, immediately took out his mobile phone, found Yao Yong's phone and called. Although he hasn't been in contact with Yao Yong for a while, he should still be in Ningzhou.

"Brother." Yao Yong picked up the phone and called his brother. Liang Jian didn't care about greetings, so he said: "I asked you something, and you answered me truthfully." ”

"Don't worry, brother, as long as I know, I will definitely know everything." Yao Yong replied without hesitation. Liang Jian licked his lips and asked, "Did Hu Xiaoying have an accident?" ”

Yao Yong, who had just said that he knew everything, suddenly fell silent. Liang Jian was anxious: "What about asking you, what are you pretending to be dumb!" ”

Yao Yong said in a hurry: "Brother, then I said it." ”

"Say!" Liang Jian shouted in a deep voice.

"Minister Hu's problem this time is quite serious. I don't know the specifics, but as far as I know, there are two main problems, one is the relationship between men and women, and the other is the economic problem. There are some problems with other big and small problems, but these two aspects are the most serious. Yao Yong's voice became smaller and quieter the more he spoke. Liang Jian's mind was booming. Although he knows that women in officialdom, if they want to climb high and climb fast, they will always have to pay something, and their road is more difficult than that of men. But, in his heart, he has always believed that Hu Xiaoying is different from ordinary women. She's different.

The relationship between men and women, what these four words mean, Liang Jian is very clear.

Liang Jian was willing to believe Hu Xiaoying, but these four words were like spring thunder, constantly exploding in his ears, over and over again. Liang Jian was stunned for a long time before he finally calmed down, and he said to Yao Yong: "You talk about it carefully!" ”

Yao Yong hesitated for a moment before slowly telling the story.

Hu Xiaoying's matter was reported by someone with his real name. It mainly accuses Hu Xiaoying of having impure relationships with many men, especially a wealthy businessman. This wealthy businessman has a decisive problem in the business community of Jiangzhong Province, where real estate is currently his property and he is also a deputy to the National People's Congress. As for the economic problem, it is also related to this rich businessman, it is said that the reason why this rich businessman was able to win several plots of land in Ningzhou with excellent locations during the year was because of Hu Xiaoying's relationship, and Hu Xiaoying also gained great benefits from this transaction. Even, Hu Xiaoying's change from the position of deputy minister to minister so quickly is also the force behind this wealthy businessman.

After Yao Yong finished speaking, he fell silent, not daring to disturb Liang Jian. Liang Jian stood there, as if he was frozen. These things that Yao Yong said have noses and eyes, and it is unlikely that they are groundless. The beautiful image that Hu Xiaoying had in his mind before was collapsing at this moment with an unstoppable trend. Liang Jian desperately wanted to stop this collapse, but he couldn't stop it at all.

After a long time, Liang Jian hung up the phone, like a statue standing there, motionless.

I don't know when, Xiao Wu found him with Ni Dress, Ni Shang took his hand, called Dad, and pulled him back.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Nishang looked up and saw that his face was pale, and his little face showed concern, and asked with concern. Liang Jian smiled reluctantly and said, "It's okay, Dad is fine." He bent down and picked up the neon dress, Xiao Wu also saw his ugly face, and asked worriedly, "Brother, are you okay?" Where is it uncomfortable? ”

Liang Jian shook his head: "I'm fine." ”

Xiao Wu looked at him, didn't persuade again, and said, "The chief is looking for you, let's go over." ”

"Okay." Liang Jian hugged Ni Shang and followed Xiao Wu. After walking a few steps, Nishang suddenly whispered in his ear, "Dad, do you have something on your mind?" ”

Liang Jian turned his head to look at Ni Shang in some surprise, and when he met her worried little eyes, he was immediately moved.

"Dad, Nishang made a grimace for you, can you smile? A kid just called me, it's funny! After Nishang finished speaking, she pulled her mouth with both hands, rolled her eyes and grimaced at Liang Jian.

Liang Jian suddenly wanted to cry.